Consultancy spend and external recruitment exceptions – September 2014

During September 2014, the following exceptions to the consultancy freeze above £20,000 have been considered by the Chief Executive in his capacity as Accounting Officer; and the requests for consultancy below £20,000 have been considered by the Director of Corporate Operations.

| Approval date | Ref: No. & Directorate | Summary of application | Decision | |---------------|------------------------|------------------------|----------| | 04/09/2014 | 20C CO | Process design of career families, £20,000 | Approved | | 17/09/2014 | 21C Legal | PR18 Implementation Advice, £60,000 | Approved |